School Crossing Guard - Temporary

Job Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for ensuring the safe crossing of city streets for school students.

• Work under the potential hazard of heavy traffic.
• Report to the assigned crossing location at designated times.
• Oversee school students while monitoring traffic to identify a safe crossing opportunity.
• Physically occupy a crosswalk while school students cross the street.
• Perform other job‑related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Knowledge of safe work practices and safety measures associated with directing traffic and pedestrians.
• Principles and practices used in interacting effectively with the public.
• Demonstrate vision, hearing, and related reflexes necessary to perform job duties.
• Learn, interpret, and apply pertinent traffic laws.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Engage with the public in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values:
  Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division's mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• No prior experience required.
• Formal or informal education or training ensuring the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• No license or certification required.

Haz Com training is required within sixty (60) days of employment. Exposure to noise, outdoors, and inclement weather. Availability for flexible hours.

Physical Demand Codes (typical workday frequency):

• M – Standing
• M – Sitting
• M – Walking
• N – Lifting
• N – Carrying
• N – Pushing/Pulling
• N – Overhead Work
• N – Fine Dexterity
• N – Kneeling
• N – Crouching
• N – Crawling
• I – Bending
• N – Twisting
• N – Climbing
• E – Balancing
• E – Vision
• I – Hearing
• I – Talking

Entry level

Temporary

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care